Ko Ngati Kahungunu raua Ko Ngati Porou toku iwi Ko Rangi Omeka Karaitiana toku papa Ko Donna Marie Karaitiana toku mama Ko Leiana raua Ko Dayna raua Ko Moira raua Ko Kororia aku tuakana Ko Kerehia taku tungane Ko Heretaunga toku kainga Ko Riverslea toku kura Ko Paora- Taimana Hakopa Karaitiana taku ingoa No reira tena koutou tena koutou tena koutou katoa
My Goals 2014
1.Learn to ride a skateboard. 2.Learn to write longer stories ( 4 sentences). 3. Learn to read harder books (Level 14).
November/December
We have been very busy with the 4th term activities. -We had a Survivor day, related to our term Inquiry “Survival.” We did relays like Crossing the Road, In the City, Water Safety , Mountain safety etc. The tamariki loved them. Thanks to Sally from Sports HB for lending us all the equipment for 2 afternoons. -We have still been learning with Maths and Writing and Reading. Some children have made amazing progress. A writing focus is on my teacher registration wiki, as it was one of my classroom goals for the year. -We started swimming again in the school pool. All the children are water confident except for one. -We attended the Hakinakina Athletics day at the HB Sports Park against 7 other schools. Some children got placed in their age group. -We all rode in a Double Decker bus to Cornwall park, where we fed the ducks , looked at the birds, played in the playground and had a swim on the Splash pad. -Miharo joined the Preschool for their Xmas party at Inflatable World which they really enjoyed. - Lots of tamariki got trophies at Prizegiving. -The most amazing event though was our trip to Haumoana Zoo. This was again related to our Inquiry, the focus being on Survival and animals. The children fed the lambs, brushed the donkey, said Hello to the talking Cockatiel, led a Llama around the zoo , held rats and guinea pigs and saw 35 different animals and birds. To top it all off they had a fun playground too. -The tamariki have been involved in lots of educational activities and learning as well as outdoor education experiences too. What a busy and fun term it has been. Only the school Disco to go. ( Mrs Bennett)
I liked the Inflatable world and Cornwall Park. They were fun. The best thing was feeding the lambs and leading the Llama around at the Haumoana Zoo. We saw how the animals and birds survived. I got the Junior Improvement Trophy at Prizegiving. I can read up to Level 12 now and write nearly a page of my own story. I can spell lots of the words by myself. I am one of the 4 best at Maths in class too. I am at Stage 4.(Paora)
October
Was absent. Sick and at his Fathers for a week. (Missed Ronald MacDonald, Doug the Digger and went to the show with his Mum.)
September
Goals
1. I am learning to ride a skateboard and am much better now. 2. I am writing longer stories now. Sometimes I can write 4 sentences. 3.I am learning to read harder books. I can read Level 11/ 12 books now.
The Arts
We have been talking about the Arts in Inquiry. We know that there are 4 Arts that we do. These are Dance, Drama, Visual Arts such as Crayon and Dye and painting and Music. We have been doing lots of singing. We sing waiata at Assembly every day and in class. Mrs Bennett puts the songs up on a data projector and we sing the words and listen to them on the ipad. We also use instruments as well. We kani kani in class and at lunchtimes, when the music is on. We have been doing lots of visual Art such as crayon and dye, shape pictures, collage, painting, masks and pattern pictures as well as Maori Art. We also learnt the Legends of Maui and the North Island and Maui and the sun, as well as fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs. We had turns saying them back to the class and the preschool. We used finger puppets too. (Class) I was the Wolf in the Three Little pigs with the Finger puppets. It was fun.We did it to the preschool. I was scary and did a deep voice. My monster picture was scary too.(Paora)
Writing
I have been learning to write better stories. I want to learn to write and spell all my own words. I use a dictionary or word cards or alphabet cards to help me with words. I am learning to fix up my spelling by myself. I like writing stories now. I am better at it. I write about fun things.(Paora) I have been encouraging Paora to write longer stories and to start spelling many of his own words. He is getting better all the time. He can write 3 or more sentences now. Paora's stories are also more imaginative. (Mrs Bennett)
Hakinakina Cross Country
The school attended the Hakinakina Cross Country which included 5 schools. They were Riverslea, PakiPaki, Mangateretere, Whare Tapere and Omahu. We got lots of placings. The tamariki were amazing. In the Year 0-1 boys Boyden got 2nd and Van 3rd. In the Year 0-1 girls Paskayl got 3rd. In the Year 2 boys Kauri got 1st and Paora 3rd. In the Year 2 girls Anahera got 2nd . ( Mrs Bennett) I got 3rd in the Year 2 boys in the Hakinakina. Kauri bet me. I got 1st in the School Cross Country.(Paora) (photo above)
August
ipads
I am learning to code on the ipad. I can make animals and people and things I can change them and make them bigger and smaller and move. I can write words and say things and put lots of other things in too. I like helping others too.(Paora) I showed the children how to use Scratch Jnr app on the ipad. The children can make a variety of characters and change them accordingly. They can write words or record their voice. I circulate and assist if needed to support or help. They are coding because they are giving the ipad directions and changing things around. Paora loves this learning app and is becoming very successful at it. (Mrs Bennett)
Duffy Theatre
The Duffy Theatre was awesome. It was funny with lots of things happening. They go to 250 schools around the country. Duffy’s Uncle didn’t like reading but Rose and Duffy got him to read a book and that helped him with his Rugby League game and he scored the winning goal. ( Mrs B) I liked watching the Duffy Theatre, especially when they chased each other.(Paora)
Commonwealth Games
We studied the Commonwealth Games when they were on. They were in Scotland in Glasgow. We looked at the Opening and Closing Ceremony on the computer. We all chose a country. Tamihana got the most medals. His team was England. We all liked the swimming and the Cycling. We got lots of medals in the cycling. We talked about all the different sports and practised playing games and sports at school.
July
Matariki 30/6/14 - 3/7/14
It was another amazing Matariki week at Riverslea school 2014. We started Monday with a whanau, school breakfast. Tuesday we had a Hakinakina sports day, that was lots of fun, with Paki Paki and Whare Tapere schools. Wednesday we had a Nanny and Papa day .Miharo had 11 Nannys and Papas visiting our room. Some also helped us to prepare for the Hangi on Thursday. Thursday we had a huge Matariki festival at the school. The children were great with our Kapa Haka and there was a hangi, stalls and other schools and people and whanau as well as Mayfair Kindegarten visiting. We had Camberley, Hastings Intermediate and Karamu perform as well. Henare OKeefe was DJ for part of the morning. The hangi was a highlight with Dads, Koros and whanau helping out. Other whanau helped behind the scenes with all the activities, sausage sizzle for the performers etc. What am amazing successful week. Ka mau te wihi ( Mrs Bennett).
I liked making the poi with Whaea Char and Mrs Bennett best. I can swing them to E rere taku poi. (Paora)
June
An example of Paora's storywriting.AlsoPaora at PMP.
Learning
I am learning to read harder books. My goal was Level 14 . I am up to Level 11 now. I used to be at Level 8 at the beginning of the term. I can still write 2 sentences. I need to learn to write longer stories and do 4. I don't like writing stories sometimes. I am getting better on the skateboard now. I like PMP. I am learning to balance. We do cool things. (Paora) I am supporting and motivating Paora with his reading and writing. He needs to build more self confidence. He is capable of writing longer stories. His reading comprehension and word solving are improving. He reads more for meaning now. Next we want to improve his reading levels and motivate him to produce longer stories independently. (Mrs Bennett)
May
Miharo Learning (Literacy and Numeracy)
I am learning to use the computer in the library to learn Maths and writing. I can use them on the ipad too. I like to go on the computer in the library before school.(Paora) I provide opportunities for Paora to use reading, writing and maths applications both on the computer and the ipad. He likes going on the library computer before school and showing others how to do things. Paora is strengthening his skills in this area.( Mrs Bennett).
Skipping (Jump Rope For Heart)
I couldn't skip now I can. I like running around the court skipping best. Next I am going to learn to jump backwards. (Paora) The school is involved in a Jump Rope for Heart programme. Most of Room 2 could not skip. All but one can skip forwards now. The tamariki are now learning to jump backwards and do skill jumping such as ski jump and bell jump. Most children can run around the court skipping. One boy who could not skip has gone from no skips to 30 on the spot in just 2 weeks. The programme is for 6 weeks. On June 13th 2014 we will have a Jump Rope for Heart skipping activity afternoon for the children and whanau. Children are setting goals to achieve that afternoon. The emphasis is on participation and fun. ( Mrs Bennett)
April
Goals
I am learning to read harder books. I can write 2 sentences but need to do more. I am learning to ride the skateboard too. ( Paora) I support Paora by helping him develop his reading skills. He is in a small reading group of 2 so has a lot of individual attention. He has moved up 2 reading levels this term so far. He has lots of opportunities to use a skateboard in the playground and is getting better all the time. I have a class one so the children can practise on it. Paora has improved in his storywriting structure and spelling. He needs to develop more self confidence in this area. Next Term we will extend the number of sentences that he can write and progress to harder levels in Reading. (Mrs Bennett).
Walking Safely
Constable Phil is teaching us to walk safely. We are learning to cross the road safely. We know where to stand and know parts of the road such as the kerb and the gutter.
Duffy Role Model Assembly
We had Diana Queenin as our Duffy Role Model. She talked about Dinosaurs and showed us fossils. She also told us how important it is to read to helpour learning. The children loved the Duffy books that they chose.
ipads
I built a school with on the ipad. My buddy was away so I built it myself. I had to match the shapes and the patterns.(Paora) As part of our Geometry unit in Maths the children had to build either a school or a house in pairs. They had to use attributes such as shapes,pattern, direction,size and colour. The children worked well together and enjoyed the activity. ( Mrs Bennett)
Prizegiving
Paora got the Academic award at the end of Term One Assembly. He generally tries hard. He has made good progress in Reading, Writing and Maths this term. Well done Paora we are proud of you ( Mrs Bennett)
March
ipad Stories
I like making up stories on my ipad. I can make lots of different people. I like to record my story in a funny voice.( Paora) I showed the children how to use the Tellagami app on the ipad. The children can make a variety of characters and change them accordingly. They can write words or record their voice. I circulate and assist if needed to support or help. Many of the children are quite independent in this app now. They tend to prefer to record rather than write words and love making lots of different characters. (Mrs Bennett)
Storywriting/ Masks
Paora I am a vampire. I can make you die.
Paora selected the mask on the ipad that he wanted to have a photo with. He wrote about it and we published his caption and put the pictures on the classroom wall. The objective was to stimulate the children's imaginations. I encouraged him to think about what he could do as a vampire. He enjoyed talking about his mask. (Mrs Bennett)
Storywriting
I wrote two stories about Whaea Anne and Harold the Giraffe. I spelt some words. I don't like writing stories much. ( Paora) I encouraged Paora to spell some of his own words. He knew ' like' and I helped him with the ending. He also knew 'the' 'are' and 'to' He got Life Education, Harold and Whaea Anne from the Modelling book and truck from the dictionary with assistance from me. When the children have written their stories they read them to me and I highlight in "gold for great" words that they have attempted well or spelt or located for themselves. (Mrs Bennett)
Hakinakina Swimming Sports
I liked the swimming sports. I didn't go to the school ones cause I was sick. I nearly won the flutter-board race. (Paora) We all had a great afternoon at the Hakinakina Cluster swimming sports. We were there with TKK, Mangateretere and Omahu. We had fun races like blowing the little ball across the pool with a straw. We also had flutter-board and swimming races. The children loved the free swim in the bigger pool. They were all awesome and all enjoyed themselves. ( Mrs Bennett)
Life Education
I helped Whaea Anne with the body. I said you have to wash and keep clean. Harold was funny. (Paora) The children all enjoyed the Life Education Trust visit with Whaea Anne. We studied VIP ( Very Important Person), which we talk about in class as we have a VIP each week. We also learnt about healthy food and the important things that we must do to keep our bodies healthy. Two weeks later the children are still able to name and discuss what we talked about. ( Mrs Bennett)
February
Swimming
I can put my head under the water. I bring my togs every day now. I can kick a little bit with a flutterboard . I am getting better.( Paora) I keep encouraging Paora to give it a go. He has increased a lot in confidence. Last season he would not bring his togs very often. Also he often just sat on the edge of the pool reluctant to get in ( Mrs Bennett)
Bike Track
I am getting better at riding bikes now. I can even go on most of the pump track. I'm going to get faster. ( Paora) I give Paora lots of opportunities to practise on the bike tracks.. He is gaining confidence and enjoys riding. ( Mrs Bennett)
Sue Putt Dental Therapist
Nurse Sue came to show us how to clean our teeth with some big teeth and a big toothbrush. She also brought us all a free toothbrush and some tooth paste for us to clean our teeth after lunch each day. Its called the "Brush In' programme in schools.
Class Rules 2014
We made up 5 class rules. I am putting my hand up to show the 2nd one. "We put our hand up to speak. We don't call out, if we want to say something.( Paora) We made up class rules. Kauri modelled one of our rules. He could repeat it and explain what it means ( Mrs Bennett)
2013
I am Paora.
I am good at school now.
I am learning to read and write stories.
I can also ride a bike on the bike track.
2013
Nov/Dec
Activities
We have had a busy 2 months. We have had a Biathlon where we ran and biked. We have started Milk in Schools. It is yummy. The whole school went in the Kapa Haka festival. It was fun when we went to Beach Education. We all loved swimming in the sea and playing in the sand on the beach. We have been talking about Pay it Forward in Inquiry. Room 2 have been helping our whanau by being nice and doing things for them. Our Christmas party in Room 2 was the best fun. We played games and had presents and lots of yummy party food. Khani won the pass the parcel. Miharo is fun. Miharo is awesome. ( Mrs Bennett)
Paora won the Junior Boys Biathlon. Milk in schools . Yum Kapa Haka. Paying it Forward helping Soul helped me make our Dream School on the ipad. I liked the Beach Education and swimming in the sea. We had races and played lots of games. Our Room 2 Xmas Party. The food was yummy . I got a prize from pass the parcel.
October
Preschool Tuakana- teina
We love to have the Preschool visit us . They have a story with us and we play together. We help them with things and show them where things are. They like coming to see us all in Room 2 as well.
PMP
We have Diane come and take PMP with us. She is from Flax Rock. We have fun and learn lots of different ways to move with our bodies. We get fit too. I like doing all the exercises best.
September
Prizegiving
Whakapapa Mountain Snow Trip
and Tokaanu Hot Pools 19/9/13
I loved the mountain snow trip. I had so much fun. I also went down the mountain on a sled with my Mohaka lots of times. I liked swimming at the hot pools too. I went in the big pool too ( Paora) Off we all went at 7am up to Wakapapa for the mountain snow trip. The kids and whanau and staff were all excited and we had a great time. I had 11 children go and 8 had not been to the snow before. They went down the mountain on sleds and a boogie board and threw snowballs. We then went to the Tokaanu hot pools where they swam for over an hour. What an awesome day.( Mrs Bennett)
Discovery Making Poi T3
Look at my poi. Mrs Bennett helped me tie the wool up. I can swing them. (Paora) I assisted Paora by first showing him how to make the poi, by putting newspaper into a plastic bag. I had to show him how to screw the newspaper up into a ball. I then showed him what length to cut the wool. I helped him tie it. He then sang E Rere taku poi in time to the music with the other children. Paora was using his thinking and problem solving skills as well as developing his hand eye co-ordination skills. ( Mrs Bennett)
August
School Production 29/8/13
Dynamo Dukebox
I didn't want to dance in front of people. So I didn't go to the production. ( Paora)
Paora did all the practices but wouldn't go in the production on the day. He had been unwell however.
The tamariki were amazing. They danced and sang their way through nearly an hour of music from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. Even the teachers line danced to Achy Breaky Heart and were zombies toMichael Jackson's Thriller. Miharo Roll n Rolled to music from the 1980's. They did I love Rock and Roll. The lion Sleeps Tonight and Dancing in the Street. What a wonderful performance. ( Mrs Bennett)
We had lots of fun at the Disco. We dressed up and had glow lights. We danced and had games and competitions. We also had a sausage and a drink.
July
Matariki 1/7/13- 5/7/13
We had an amazing Matariki week at Riverslea school. We started Monday with a Dawn tree planting ceremony and whanau, school breakfast. Tuesday we had a Hakinakina sports day of Maori games with Bridge Pa school. That was lots of fun. Wednesday we helped prepare for the Hangi on Thursday. Thursday we had a huge Matariki festival at the school. The children were amazing with our Kapa Haka and there was a hangi, lots of stalls and other schools and people and whanau visiting. We had Irongate, Whare Tapere, the Line Dancers, Karamu and singers and dancers. Waata was an amazing DJ with the Funkman and PK in charge of music and coordination, sound etc. The hangi was a highlight with 6-8 Dads, Koros and whanau helping out, as well as whanau such as Roberta and Karina with serving. Other whanau helped behind the scenes with all the activities, sausage sizzle for the performers etc. What am amazing successful week. Ka mau te wihi ( Mrs Bennett).
I liked the games we had the other day best. I am good at running. (Paora)
June
Writing Sample
I went down trhe ramps fast and I jumped. I am getting good on my scooter. I can write a sentence now. ( Paora). I have encouraged Paora with his writing. He will now attempt to write a sentence. When he speaks its mainly in phrases, unless supported or encouraged to extend his thoughts. He stated experiences like " I jumped" " I went fast." Paora gained a lot of confidenec on his scooter. He now needs to gain confidence in extending his story writing and oral language.( Mrs Bennett)
Sk8zone 14/6
I liked Sk8zone. I didn't want to go home. ( Paora)
May
Maths Learning
I am learning about time.I know o'clock and half past ( Paora) I taught Paora about time. He is now able to find and draw o'clock and half past for all the numbers on the clock. He can read and match the time too. He is able to demonstrate his understanding on a time app on the ipad as well ( Mrs Bennett)
Turangawaewae
I liked learning about Turangawaewae.Its our place to stand. I like the bike track and the playground and the ipads. They are special to our school ( Paora) I led and guided an Inquiry about Turangawaewae. Paora was able to think about what was special about Riverslea school. He was able to ask and answer a question about the Inquiry but thought about them first for a while before he answered. ( Mrs Bennett)
April
Flax Rock
I am proud of myself. I thought I would be too scared to go up the wall. Mrs Bennett and Miss McGrail cheered me on ( Paora) I knew that Paora was apprehensive so I encouraged him to give it a go with support. Sarah guided the ropes while I stood next to him supporting him and cheering him on as well as taking photos of his achievement. ( Mrs Bennett)
March
Tuakana-teina on ipads 13/3/13
I am on the ipads with Isaiah. He is showing me how to do some of the reading apps. I want to get good at reading That is my goal.(Paora) I encouraged Paora to work well with his buddy. I also showed them both how to do 2 reading apps. They spent the rest of the session working together and achieveing success.( Mrs Bennett)
February
My Goals for 2013
I want to learn to read lots of books.
Videos and Photos
The Bike Track
I can go up and down the hills on the pump track but I have to go slowly. I like going on the plank too (Skills track) I want to learn to go up the big hill on the pump track without stopping.(Paora) I encouraged , supported and cheered Paora on to keep trying. I also gave him lots of opportunities to practise his skills. By April he was going over the PUMP tack and all around the BMX track as well as over the skills track confidently. ( Mrs Bennett)
Swimming
I am learning to put my head under the water. I don't like to get my face too wet. I am going to practise with a flutter board and kick too.( Paora) I had to do a lot of work to increase Paora's water confidence. At first he would not even bring his togs as he did not like going in the water. I spoke to Mum and set up a reward system with home back up ( to ensure his togs were in his bag). By taking it slowly and not forcing Paora but encouraging and praising him,he slowly increased in confidence. He will now get in the water and try with the flutter board. He still will not put his head right underneath the water but will move acrooss the pool and give things a go ( Mrs Bennett)
2012
I am Paora.
I am 5 and I go to Riverslea School.
I used to go to the Preschool. My Mum works there.
I had a chocolate cake
and I got some books for my birthday.
Table of Contents
2014
Pepeha
Ko Ngati Kahungunu raua Ko Ngati Porou toku iwi
Ko Rangi Omeka Karaitiana toku papa
Ko Donna Marie Karaitiana toku mama
Ko Leiana raua Ko Dayna raua Ko Moira raua Ko Kororia aku tuakana
Ko Kerehia taku tungane
Ko Heretaunga toku kainga
Ko Riverslea toku kura
Ko Paora- Taimana Hakopa Karaitiana taku ingoa
No reira
tena koutou
tena koutou
tena koutou
katoa
My Goals 2014
1.Learn to ride a skateboard.
2. Learn to write longer stories ( 4 sentences).
3. Learn to read harder books (Level 14).
November/December
We have been very busy with the 4th term activities.-We had a Survivor day, related to our term Inquiry “Survival.”
We did relays like Crossing the Road, In the City, Water Safety ,
Mountain safety etc. The tamariki loved them.
Thanks to Sally from Sports HB for lending us all the equipment for 2 afternoons.
-We have still been learning with Maths and Writing and Reading.
Some children have made amazing progress. A writing focus is on my teacher registration wiki,
as it was one of my classroom goals for the year.
-We started swimming again in the school pool. All the children are water confident except for one.
-We attended the Hakinakina Athletics day at the HB Sports Park against 7 other schools.
Some children got placed in their age group.
-We all rode in a Double Decker bus to Cornwall park, where we fed the ducks , looked at the birds,
played in the playground and had a swim on the Splash pad.
-Miharo joined the Preschool for their Xmas party at Inflatable World which they really enjoyed.
- Lots of tamariki got trophies at Prizegiving.
-The most amazing event though was our trip to Haumoana Zoo.
This was again related to our Inquiry, the focus being on Survival and animals.
The children fed the lambs, brushed the donkey, said Hello to the talking Cockatiel,
led a Llama around the zoo , held rats and guinea pigs and saw 35 different animals and birds.
To top it all off they had a fun playground too.
-The tamariki have been involved in lots of educational activities and learning
as well as outdoor education experiences too. What a busy and fun term it has been.
Only the school Disco to go. ( Mrs Bennett)
I liked the Inflatable world and Cornwall Park. They were fun.
The best thing was feeding the lambs and leading the Llama around at the Haumoana Zoo.
We saw how the animals and birds survived.
I got the Junior Improvement Trophy at Prizegiving.
I can read up to Level 12 now and write nearly a page of my own story.
I can spell lots of the words by myself.
I am one of the 4 best at Maths in class too.
I am at Stage 4.(Paora)
October
Was absent. Sick and at his Fathers for a week.(Missed Ronald MacDonald, Doug the Digger and went to the show with his Mum.)
September
Goals
1. I am learning to ride a skateboard and am much better now.2. I am writing longer stories now.
Sometimes I can write 4 sentences.
3.I am learning to read harder books. I can read Level 11/ 12 books now.
The Arts
We have been talking about the Arts in Inquiry. We know that there are 4 Arts that we do.
These are Dance, Drama, Visual Arts such as Crayon and Dye and painting and Music.
We have been doing lots of singing. We sing waiata at Assembly every day and in class.
Mrs Bennett puts the songs up on a data projector and we sing the words and listen
to them on the ipad. We also use instruments as well. We kani kani in class
and at lunchtimes, when the music is on. We have been doing lots of visual Art
such as crayon and dye, shape pictures, collage, painting, masks and pattern pictures
as well as Maori Art.
We also learnt the Legends of Maui and the North Island and Maui and the sun,
as well as fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs.
We had turns saying them back to the class and the preschool. We used finger puppets too.
(Class)
I was the Wolf in the Three Little pigs with the Finger puppets.
It was fun.We did it to the preschool.
I was scary and did a deep voice.
My monster picture was scary too.(Paora)
Writing
I have been learning to write better stories. I want to learn to write and spell all my own words.
I use a dictionary or word cards or alphabet cards to help me with words.
I am learning to fix up my spelling by myself.
I like writing stories now. I am better at it.
I write about fun things.(Paora)
I have been encouraging Paora to write longer stories
and to start spelling many of his own words.
He is getting better all the time.
He can write 3 or more sentences now.
Paora's stories are also more imaginative.
(Mrs Bennett)
Hakinakina Cross Country
The school attended the Hakinakina Cross Country which included 5 schools.
They were Riverslea, PakiPaki, Mangateretere, Whare Tapere and Omahu.
We got lots of placings. The tamariki were amazing.
In the Year 0-1 boys Boyden got 2nd and Van 3rd.
In the Year 0-1 girls Paskayl got 3rd.
In the Year 2 boys Kauri got 1st and Paora 3rd.
In the Year 2 girls Anahera got 2nd . ( Mrs Bennett)
I got 3rd in the Year 2 boys in the Hakinakina.
Kauri bet me.
I got 1st in the School Cross Country.(Paora)
(photo above)
August
ipads
I am learning to code on the ipad.
I can make animals and people and things
I can change them and make them bigger and smaller and move.
I can write words and say things and put lots of other things in too.
I like helping others too.(Paora)
I showed the children how to use Scratch Jnr app on the ipad.
The children can make a variety of characters and change them accordingly.
They can write words or record their voice.
I circulate and assist if needed to support or help.
They are coding because they are giving the ipad directions and changing things around.
Paora loves this learning app and is becoming very successful at it.
(Mrs Bennett)
Duffy Theatre
The Duffy Theatre was awesome. It was funny with lots of things happening. They go to 250 schools around the country.
Duffy’s Uncle didn’t like reading but Rose and Duffy got him to read a book and that helped him
with his Rugby League game and he scored the winning goal. ( Mrs B)
I liked watching the Duffy Theatre, especially when they chased each other.(Paora)
Commonwealth Games
We studied the Commonwealth Games when they were on. They were in Scotland in Glasgow.
We looked at the Opening and Closing Ceremony on the computer.
We all chose a country. Tamihana got the most medals. His team was England.
We all liked the swimming and the Cycling. We got lots of medals in the cycling.
We talked about all the different sports and practised playing games and sports at school.
July
Matariki 30/6/14 - 3/7/14
It was another amazing Matariki week at Riverslea school 2014.
We started Monday with a whanau, school breakfast.
Tuesday we had a Hakinakina sports day, that was lots of fun, with Paki Paki and Whare Tapere schools.
Wednesday we had a Nanny and Papa day .Miharo had 11 Nannys and Papas visiting
our room. Some also helped us to prepare for the Hangi on Thursday.
Thursday we had a huge Matariki festival at the school.
The children were great with our Kapa Haka and there was a hangi, stalls
and other schools and people and whanau as well as Mayfair Kindegarten visiting.
We had Camberley, Hastings Intermediate and Karamu perform as well.
Henare OKeefe was DJ for part of the morning.
The hangi was a highlight with Dads, Koros and whanau helping out.
Other whanau helped behind the scenes with all the activities, sausage sizzle for the performers etc.
What am amazing successful week.
Ka mau te wihi ( Mrs Bennett).
I liked making the poi with Whaea Char and Mrs Bennett best.
I can swing them to E rere taku poi. (Paora)
June
An example of Paora's storywriting. Also Paora at PMP.
Learning
I am learning to read harder books. My goal was Level 14 . I am up to Level 11 now.I used to be at Level 8 at the beginning of the term.
I can still write 2 sentences. I need to learn to write longer stories and do 4.
I don't like writing stories sometimes.
I am getting better on the skateboard now.
I like PMP. I am learning to balance.
We do cool things. (Paora)
I am supporting and motivating Paora with his reading and writing.
He needs to build more self confidence.
He is capable of writing longer stories.
His reading comprehension and word solving are improving.
He reads more for meaning now.
Next we want to improve his reading levels
and motivate him to produce longer stories independently.
(Mrs Bennett)
May
Miharo Learning (Literacy and Numeracy)
I am learning to use the computer in the library to
learn Maths and writing. I can use them on the ipad too.
I like to go on the computer in the library before school.(Paora)
I provide opportunities for Paora to use reading, writing
and maths applications both on the computer and the ipad.
He likes going on the library computer before school
and showing others how to do things.
Paora is strengthening his skills in this area.( Mrs Bennett).
Skipping (Jump Rope For Heart)
I couldn't skip now I can.
I like running around the court skipping best.
Next I am going to learn to jump backwards. (Paora)
The school is involved in a Jump Rope for Heart programme.
Most of Room 2 could not skip. All but one can skip forwards now.
The tamariki are now learning to jump backwards and do skill jumping
such as ski jump and bell jump.
Most children can run around the court skipping.
One boy who could not skip has gone from no skips to 30 on the spot
in just 2 weeks. The programme is for 6 weeks.
On June 13th 2014 we will have a Jump Rope for Heart skipping activity afternoon
for the children and whanau.
Children are setting goals to achieve that afternoon.
The emphasis is on participation and fun. ( Mrs Bennett)
April
Goals
I am learning to read harder books.
I can write 2 sentences but need to do more.
I am learning to ride the skateboard too. ( Paora)
I support Paora by helping him develop his reading skills.
He is in a small reading group of 2 so has a lot of individual attention.
He has moved up 2 reading levels this term so far.
He has lots of opportunities to use a skateboard in the playground
and is getting better all the time. I have a class one so the children
can practise on it.
Paora has improved in his storywriting structure and spelling.
He needs to develop more self confidence in this area.
Next Term we will extend the number of sentences that he can write
and progress to harder levels in Reading.
(Mrs Bennett).
Walking Safely
Constable Phil is teaching us to walk safely.
We are learning to cross the road safely.
We know where to stand and know parts of the road such as the kerb and the gutter.
Duffy Role Model Assembly
We had Diana Queenin as our Duffy Role Model. She talked about Dinosaurs
and showed us fossils. She also told us how important it is to read to help our learning.
The children loved the Duffy books that they chose.
ipads
I built a school with on the ipad. My buddy was away so I built it myself.
I had to match the shapes and the patterns.(Paora)
As part of our Geometry unit in Maths the children had to build either a school
or a house in pairs. They had to use attributes such as shapes,pattern, direction,size and colour.
The children worked well together and enjoyed the activity. ( Mrs Bennett)
Prizegiving
Paora got the Academic award at the end of Term One Assembly.
He generally tries hard. He has made good progress in Reading, Writing and Maths this term.
Well done Paora we are proud of you ( Mrs Bennett)
March
ipad Stories
I like making up stories on my ipad.
I can make lots of different people.
I like to record my story in a funny voice.( Paora)
I showed the children how to use the Tellagami app on the ipad.
The children can make a variety of characters and change them accordingly.
They can write words or record their voice.
I circulate and assist if needed to support or help.
Many of the children are quite independent in this app now.
They tend to prefer to record rather than write words and love making lots of different characters.
(Mrs Bennett)
Storywriting/ Masks
Paora
I am a vampire.
I can make you die.
Paora selected the mask on the ipad that he wanted to have a photo with.
He wrote about it and we published his caption
and put the pictures on the classroom wall.
The objective was to stimulate the children's imaginations.
I encouraged him to think about what he could do as a vampire.
He enjoyed talking about his mask.
(Mrs Bennett)
Storywriting
I wrote two stories about Whaea Anne and Harold the Giraffe.
I spelt some words. I don't like writing stories much. ( Paora)
I encouraged Paora to spell some of his own words.
He knew ' like' and I helped him with the ending.
He also knew 'the' 'are' and 'to'
He got Life Education, Harold and Whaea Anne from the Modelling book
and truck from the dictionary with assistance from me.
When the children have written their stories they read them to me and I highlight in "gold for great"
words that they have attempted well or spelt or located for themselves. (Mrs Bennett)
Hakinakina Swimming Sports
I liked the swimming sports.
I didn't go to the school ones cause I was sick.
I nearly won the flutter-board race. (Paora)
We all had a great afternoon at the Hakinakina Cluster swimming sports.
We were there with TKK, Mangateretere and Omahu.
We had fun races like blowing the little ball across the pool with a straw.
We also had flutter-board and swimming races.
The children loved the free swim in the bigger pool.
They were all awesome and all enjoyed themselves. ( Mrs Bennett)
Life Education
I helped Whaea Anne with the body.
I said you have to wash and keep clean.
Harold was funny. (Paora)
The children all enjoyed the Life Education Trust visit with Whaea Anne.
We studied VIP ( Very Important Person), which we talk about in class
as we have a VIP each week.
We also learnt about healthy food and the important things that we must do to keep our bodies healthy.
Two weeks later the children are still able to name and discuss what we talked about. ( Mrs Bennett)
February
Swimming
I can put my head under the water. I bring my togs every day now.
I can kick a little bit with a flutterboard .
I am getting better.( Paora)
I keep encouraging Paora to give it a go.
He has increased a lot in confidence.
Last season he would not bring his togs very often.
Also he often just sat on the edge of the pool reluctant to get in
( Mrs Bennett)
Bike Track
I am getting better at riding bikes now. I can even go on most of the pump track.
I'm going to get faster. ( Paora)
I give Paora lots of opportunities to practise on the bike tracks..
He is gaining confidence and enjoys riding.
( Mrs Bennett)
Sue Putt Dental Therapist
Nurse Sue came to show us how to clean our teeth with some big teeth and a big toothbrush.
She also brought us all a free toothbrush and some tooth paste for us to clean our teeth
after lunch each day.
Its called the "Brush In' programme in schools.
Class Rules 2014
We made up 5 class rules.
I am putting my hand up to show the 2nd one.
"We put our hand up to speak.
We don't call out, if we want to say something.( Paora)
We made up class rules. Kauri modelled one of our rules.
He could repeat it and explain what it means ( Mrs Bennett)
2013
I am Paora.I am good at school now.
I am learning to read and write stories.
I can also ride a bike on the bike track.
2013
Nov/Dec
Activities
We have had a busy 2 months. We have had a Biathlon where we ran and biked.We have started Milk in Schools. It is yummy.
The whole school went in the Kapa Haka festival.
It was fun when we went to Beach Education.
We all loved swimming in the sea and playing in the sand on the beach.
We have been talking about Pay it Forward in Inquiry.
Room 2 have been helping our whanau by being nice and doing things for them.
Our Christmas party in Room 2 was the best fun.
We played games and had presents and lots of yummy party food.
Khani won the pass the parcel.
Miharo is fun. Miharo is awesome. ( Mrs Bennett)
Paora won the Junior Boys Biathlon. Milk in schools . Yum
Kapa Haka. Paying it Forward helping Soul helped me make our Dream School on the ipad.
I liked the Beach Education and swimming in the sea. We had races and played lots of games.
Our Room 2 Xmas Party. The food was yummy . I got a prize from pass the parcel.
October
Preschool Tuakana- teina
We love to have the Preschool visit us . They have a story with us and we play together.
We help them with things and show them where things are.
They like coming to see us all in Room 2 as well.
PMP
We have Diane come and take PMP with us. She is from Flax Rock.
We have fun and learn lots of different ways to move with our bodies.
We get fit too.
I like doing all the exercises best.
September
Prizegiving
Whakapapa Mountain Snow Trip
and Tokaanu Hot Pools 19/9/13
I loved the mountain snow trip. I had so much fun.
I also went down the mountain on a sled with my Mohaka lots of times.
I liked swimming at the hot pools too.
I went in the big pool too ( Paora)
Off we all went at 7am up to Wakapapa for the mountain snow trip.
The kids and whanau and staff were all excited and we had a great time.
I had 11 children go and 8 had not been to the snow before. They went down the mountain on
sleds and a boogie board and threw snowballs.
We then went to the Tokaanu hot pools where they swam for over an hour.
What an awesome day.( Mrs Bennett)
Discovery Making Poi T3
Look at my poi. Mrs Bennett helped me tie the wool up.
I can swing them. (Paora)
I assisted Paora by first showing him how to make the poi,
by putting newspaper into a plastic bag.
I had to show him how to screw the newspaper up into a ball.
I then showed him what length to cut the wool.
I helped him tie it. He then sang E Rere taku poi
in time to the music with the other children.
Paora was using his thinking and problem solving skills
as well as developing his hand eye co-ordination skills.
( Mrs Bennett)
August
School Production 29/8/13
Dynamo DukeboxI didn't want to dance in front of people.
So I didn't go to the production. ( Paora)
Paora did all the practices but wouldn't go in the production on the day.
He had been unwell however.
The tamariki were amazing. They danced and sang their way through
nearly an hour of music from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's.
Even the teachers line danced to Achy Breaky Heart and
were zombies to Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Miharo Roll n Rolled to music from the 1980's.
They did I love Rock and Roll. The lion Sleeps Tonight
and Dancing in the Street. What a wonderful performance. ( Mrs Bennett)
Goals T3
Tommi and PaoraDisco 15/8
Look at my cool hair
We had lots of fun at the Disco. We dressed up and had glow lights.
We danced and had games and competitions.
We also had a sausage and a drink.
July
Matariki 1/7/13- 5/7/13
We had an amazing Matariki week at Riverslea school.
We started Monday with a Dawn tree planting ceremony and whanau, school breakfast.
Tuesday we had a Hakinakina sports day of Maori games with Bridge Pa school.
That was lots of fun. Wednesday we helped prepare for the Hangi on Thursday.
Thursday we had a huge Matariki festival at the school.
The children were amazing with our Kapa Haka and there was a hangi, lots of stalls
and other schools and people and whanau visiting.
We had Irongate, Whare Tapere, the Line Dancers, Karamu and singers and dancers.
Waata was an amazing DJ with the Funkman and PK in charge of music and coordination, sound etc.
The hangi was a highlight with 6-8 Dads, Koros and whanau helping out, as well as whanau such as Roberta and Karina with
serving. Other whanau helped behind the scenes with all the activities, sausage sizzle for the performers etc.
What am amazing successful week.
Ka mau te wihi ( Mrs Bennett).
I liked the games we had the other day best.
I am good at running. (Paora)
June
Writing Sample
I went down trhe ramps fast and I jumped.
I am getting good on my scooter.
I can write a sentence now. ( Paora).
I have encouraged Paora with his writing.
He will now attempt to write a sentence.
When he speaks its mainly in phrases, unless supported or encouraged
to extend his thoughts. He stated experiences like " I jumped"
" I went fast." Paora gained a lot of confidenec on his scooter.
He now needs to gain confidence in extending his story writing and oral language.( Mrs Bennett)
Sk8zone 14/6
I liked Sk8zone. I didn't want to go home. ( Paora)
May
Maths Learning
I am learning about time.I know o'clock and half past ( Paora)
I taught Paora about time.
He is now able to find and draw o'clock and half past for all the numbers on the clock.
He can read and match the time too.
He is able to demonstrate his understanding on a time app on the ipad as well ( Mrs Bennett)
Turangawaewae
I liked learning about Turangawaewae.Its our place to stand. I like the bike track
and the playground and the ipads. They are special to our school ( Paora)
I led and guided an Inquiry about Turangawaewae.
Paora was able to think about what was special about Riverslea school.
He was able to ask and answer a question about the Inquiry but thought about them first
for a while before he answered. ( Mrs Bennett)
April
Flax Rock
I am proud of myself. I thought I would be too scared to go up the wall.
Mrs Bennett and Miss McGrail cheered me on ( Paora)
I knew that Paora was apprehensive so I encouraged him to give it a go with support.
Sarah guided the ropes while I stood next to him supporting him and cheering him on
as well as taking photos of his achievement. ( Mrs Bennett)
March
Tuakana-teina on ipads 13/3/13
I am on the ipads with Isaiah. He is showing me how to do some of the reading apps.
I want to get good at reading
That is my goal.(Paora)
I encouraged Paora to work well with his buddy.
I also showed them both how to do 2 reading apps.
They spent the rest of the session working together and achieveing success.( Mrs Bennett)
February
My Goals for 2013
I want to learn to read lots of books.Videos and Photos
The Bike Track
I can go up and down the hills on the pump track but I have to go slowly.
I like going on the plank too (Skills track) I want to learn to go up the big hill on the pump track
without stopping.(Paora)
I encouraged , supported and cheered Paora on to keep trying.
I also gave him lots of opportunities to practise his skills.
By April he was going over the PUMP tack and all around the BMX track as well as over the skills track confidently. ( Mrs Bennett)
Swimming
I am learning to put my head under the water.I don't like to get my face too wet.
I am going to practise with a flutter board and kick too.( Paora)
I had to do a lot of work to increase Paora's water confidence.
At first he would not even bring his togs as he did not like going in the water.
I spoke to Mum and set up a reward system with home back up ( to ensure his togs were in his bag).
By taking it slowly and not forcing Paora but encouraging and praising him,he slowly increased in confidence.
He will now get in the water and try with the flutter board.
He still will not put his head right underneath the water but will move acrooss the pool and give things a go ( Mrs Bennett)
2012
I am Paora.I am 5 and I go to Riverslea School.
I used to go to the Preschool. My Mum works there.
I had a chocolate cake
and I got some books for my birthday.